Director of Field Marketing

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Creative Manitoba Full time

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job Type: Marketing Director, Part Time

Closing Date: November 15, 2024

Start Date: Flexible

Description:

Great Plains Press is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and enthusiastic candidate for the position of Marketing Director. The Marketing Director will promote Great Plains titles while developing and maintaining strong relationships with our authors, review outlets and industry colleagues. The ideal candidate has enthusiasm for books, is self motivated and able to coordinate numerous tasks and competing priorities while working with a dedicated team.

Main responsibilities:

  • Plan and secure promotions for assigned titles each publishing season
  • Respond to short notice and day-to-day opportunities to promote Great Plains titles
  • Submit books to appropriate review outlets
  • Submit books to appropriate award juries
  • Create and maintain media mailing lists for various book subjects
  • Write promotional copy
  • Negotiate the running of excerpts with media outlets to ensure optimum timing and exposure
  • Work with authors to gather endorsements and review quotes ahead of publication dates
  • Develop strong working relationships with authors and field their queries
  • Organize author submissions to national, regional, and local festivals and reading series
  • Plan and execute social media marketing campaigns
  • Maintain strong relationships with authors, sales teams and colleagues in the publishing industry
  • Gather title data for catalogue and online listings
  • Work closely with authors and designers on the creation of book covers and jackets
  • Grant applications and reports are due throughout the year. The ability to report detailed statistics and information is essential.
  • When feasible, attend author events and industry functions and festivals (often in the evening or on weekends), assisting as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree or college diploma, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with design software such as Canva and Adobe programs, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
  • Proficiency with Wordpress
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Familiar with social media and traditional marketing strategies
  • Please note that these duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and that you may be expected to perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities should the need arise.

This position is currently part-time, 15 hours a week with a wage of $18 an hour. While attendance for the weekly staff meeting is necessary, the remainder of the weekly hours can be coordinated to suit the schedule of the individual in this position. Great Plains Press is a hybrid environment, supporting staff to work in the office or from home as appropriate.

Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to info@greatplainspress.ca.

We thank all interested candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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